Viva Harsha’s “Sundaram Master” Review

Story: Sundar Rao (Harsha Chemudu), an English teacher with an enigmatic purpose beyond teaching English, shows up in the isolated village of Miryalametta. How does he get along with the English-speaking villagers? Will he be able to complete his task? What ultimately transpires? It would be necessary to watch the film to unravel these puzzles.

Pros: In the lead role, Harsha Chemudu excels, giving a performance that is full of expressive acting and lighthearted repartee, evoking memories of his earlier roles. In the second section, especially, the peasants’ amusing exchanges with Harsha are masterfully performed, highlighting the naivete of their characters. Superb performances are given by Balakrishna Neelakantapu and the other cast members, holding the audience’s attention.

Cons: The director should have kept the narrative more exciting and fast-paced, especially in the second part, to keep the audience interested, even though the story’s simplicity is understandable. With its comic attractiveness, the first half of the picture captivates audiences, while the second half moves slowly and fails to maintain the same level of humor.

Unfortunately, there are several poorly done emotional passages in the second half. Furthermore, there isn’t much of an impact that Divya Sripada and Harsha Vardhan’s characters have on the story as a whole. Some sequences also seem out of place and could have been better done, like the conclusion when Harsha Vardhan is convinced by Harsha Chemudu.

Technical Aspects: The film’s overall appeal may have been improved with a more substantive story and screenplay, despite writer and director Kalyan Santhosh’s obvious efforts to entertain the audience. Karthik Vunnava’s editing is flawless, while Sricharan Pakala’s soundtrack and Deepak Yeragera’s cinematography fall short of expectations. Recognition should be given to the art department for their excellent job, and the production values are respectable.

Verdict: Sundaram Master is nonetheless a passable comic drama overall, helped along by some amusing moments and a respectable performance by Harsha Chemudu. Significant challenges are presented by the film’s flimsy premise, sluggish and uninspired screenplay, and lackluster emotional depth in the second half. This weekend, it might be wise to think about other forms of entertainment.

#Rating: 3/5

Director: Kalyan Santosh
Starring: Balakrishna Neelakantapu, Bhadram, Divya Sripada, Harsha Vardhan, Harsha Chemudu, and others
Music Director: Sricharan Pakala
Cinematographer: Deepak Yeragera
Editor: Karthik Vunnava
Producers: Ravi Teja and Sudheer Kumar Kurru